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Use the smart tools in Word web app to find commands and functions. Use Smart Look-up to find information and images.
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Use the smart features in Word web app when creating documents

Roland Waddilove

For those that don’t have Word installed on their computer, the Word web app at the OneDrive website is an excellent substitute. It also has some smart features that you probably missed. Let’s take a […]

What to do to get your PC ready before installing Windows 10 Fall Creator's Update. The essential tasks.
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7 essential tasks to perform before installing Windows 10 Fall Creator’s Update

Roland Waddilove

Microsoft has settled into a pattern of big updates to Windows at least once a year and sometimes twice. A massive update requires preparation to ensure it goes smoothly and to avoid potential problems.

Google Maps lets you zoom out so far you are in space! Explore the planets, moons and International Space Station
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Google Maps and Google Earth updates you won’t want to miss

Roland Waddilove

Google has been busy over the past few months rolling out new features and functions in Maps and Earth. You can zoom out to Pluto and zoom in to see street level photos. It is […]

How to clean the disk, the registry, apps and browsing history on Windows PCs
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What should you use instead of Ccleaner on your Windows PC?

Roland Waddilove

Ccleaner was hacked last August and malware was inserted into it. Millions of people then downloaded it. If this has put you off the software, what are the alternatives? Here are some suggestions.

Remix your photographs into movies you can save or share online using the new Photos app in Windows 10. Step by step guide.
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Remix photos into movies with the new Photos app in Windows 10

Roland Waddilove

The Windows Photos app has had some brilliant new features added recently and it is now able to turn your photos into movies that can be saved or shared online. Remix your videos in Photos!

Restore a missing battery icon on the taskbar in Windows with this guide. It takes just a minute to put it back.
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How to fix a missing battery icon on the taskbar in Windows

Roland Waddilove

At the right side of the taskbar in Windows is a battery icon or at least there should be a battery icon, but sometimes it disappears. If you have this problem there is an easy […]

OneNote stores more than text notes and you can speak them instead. Store audio notes and listen to them later.
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How to record audio notes and store them in Microsoft OneNote

Roland Waddilove

Talking is a lot easier than typing and OneNote lets you speak notes instead of pummeling the keyboard till your fingers are sore. Here’s how it works and also when it doesn’t. It’s almost, but […]

Customise the quick actions tiles in Action Centre in Windows 10 and put your favourite or most used ones first.
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How to customise the quick actions in Action Center in Windows 10

Roland Waddilove

Action Center in Windows 10 has a collection of quick action buttons that provide useful functions. In this guide I will show how to customise those buttons and make them even more useful.

Unlock the internet with a VPN and access everything without filters or restrictions.
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Use a VPN when you are travelling to improve internet access

Roland Waddilove

A VPN is useful for many things, such as security and privacy when connecting to the internet, but it can also be useful to get around content blocking and to bypass local restrictions.

Use a new feature in Windows 10 to block access to your personal folders from unauthorised apps. Prevent malware from changing your files.
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Supercharge Windows 10 security by limiting access to folders

Roland Waddilove

There is a new feature in Windows that enables you to prevent apps from making changes to system folders, including Documents, Pictures and others. Here is how to enable it for extra protection and security.

How to continue web browsing or writing emails on mobile devices on your Windows PC using a new feature in Windows Fall Creator's Update.
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Link your Windows 10 PC to your phone to continue working

Roland Waddilove

Microsoft has a new feature in Windows 10 Fall Creator’s Update that lets you start working on your phone and continue on your computer, which is useful if you work on multiple devices.

A step by step guide showing how to view your calendar agenda on the taskbar in Windows 10. Add Google Calendar too
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Show Microsoft and Google Calendars on the taskbar in Windows 10

Roland Waddilove

Did you know that it is possible to see your upcoming appointments and events from the taskbar in Windows 10? You don’t need to open any apps and one click shows your agenda.

Save disk space using the Files on Demand feature in Windows 10 Fall Creator's Update. Store your files online with OneDrive.
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How to save disk space with Files on Demand in Windows 10

Roland Waddilove

Files on Demand is a great new feature in Windows 10 Fall Creator’s Update that can save gigabytes of disk space. Using this and other techniques, you can free up tons of disk space.

What can you do if your computer does not have a DVD drive? Convert your DVDs to .iso files and play them with VLC
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How to play DVDs on a PC without a DVD drive step by step

Roland Waddilove

There is a trend towards computers, especially laptops, without DVD/CD-Rom drives. So how do you play DVDs on a computer without a DVD drive? There are several options available to you.

If you want to email a large file to someone, don't attach it to the message, use these free services to make it easier and faster.
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How to send super large files by email without the hassle

Roland Waddilove

If you need to send someone a large file by email, what is the best way to do it? Should you try to attach it to the message? No. Here are the methods you should […]

Check your website's performance with these top tools for measuring the speed. A fast site is essential for any business or blogger.
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10 top tools to speed test your website and identify problems

Roland Waddilove

The speed of a website is a very important factor both for gaining visitors and for ranking highly in Google search results. Here are the best free tools to test your website speed.

A guided tour of he new features in Windows Update in Windows 10 Fall Creator's Update. Delivery Optimisation is now much better.
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Brilliant new features coming to Windows Update you’ll want right now

Roland Waddilove

The best part about running the beta version of Windows 10 is that you get to see features before everyone else and I have found some great ones in the Windows 10 Fall Creator’s Update.

Master Chrome bookmarks with the aid of these top tips. Turn bookmarks into menus and install a brand new Bookmarks Manager.
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Upgrade Chrome Bookmarks Manager and add a great bookmarks menu

Roland Waddilove

Bookmarking websites has been around since the browser was invented, so why are they still so bad at handling them? Here are top tips and great Chrome extensions to enhance bookmarks.

How to use a free account at Crowdfire to analyse your Twitter followers and see who your fans are and who isn't tweeting anymore.
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Manage Twitter followers with Crowdfire and find inactive accounts

Roland Waddilove

Crowdfire is a free web service that enables you to analyse your Twitter followers in various ways and is useful for managing them. See who your fans are, delete inactive people and more!

Don't let your computer screen keep you awake at night with it's harsh blue light. Enable Windows Night light and relax with a more soothing colour scheme
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Turn on Windows 10 Night light for a better sleep

Roland Waddilove

Did you know that the light from your Windows PC could be affecting your sleeping patterns and in turn affecting your health? Enable Windows Night Light to help you get a good night’s rest.

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